The Cranston YMCA is improving just for you! 
The Grand Opening of the new fitness center will be October 11th.  We'll be giving away free IPODS to go with our new cardio equipment. 

We are waiving the Joiners Fee between October 6-12th, this means you save $97.00 on a family membership!

Family

The Cranston YMCA offers family programs that make families strong. Parent-child programs that include sports and games, field trips and projects allow parents and kids to get to know each other and communicate better. Families can meet other families at the Y, form lasting friendships and support networks. The goal of YMCA Family Programs is to help the individuals that make up families grow spiritually, mentally, and physically and for children and parents to spend quality time together.

For more information on Cranston Y Family Programs, please choose one of the following areas:

• Parent-Child Programs
• Family Special Events
• Parent’s Night Out
• Prime Time Family Time
• Babysitting
• Family Swim
• Birthday Parties
  
  

• Parent-Child Programs

  Parents and children can have fun together in our preschool Half-Notes music class! Parents and their child between the ages of 3 and 5 will explore various instruments, music and singing each week. Children love music and spending time with Mom and Dad! For a complete list of class times please download our Spring Brochure.
  
  

• Family Special Events

  The Cranston YMCA offers Family Special Events throughout the year, such as our Camp Carnival, Halloween and Valentine parties. Please watch our brochures and announcements for upcoming events.
  
  

• Parents' Night Out

  Do you need a night out alone, no kids? The Cranston YMCA can help with our Parents' Night Out! Children ages 5 to 12 can have fun at the Y on scheduled Friday nights while you enjoy a quiet dinner or shopping. Children are engaged in fun activities, supervised by YMCA childcare and Prime Time staff, while you go out without worry!  Please watch our brochures and announcements for upcoming dates.
  

• Prime Time

  Prime Time at the Cranston YMCA is a great time for families to be at the Y together! Parents can share the Prime Time experience with their child or children ages 3-12. The children can have fun with YMCA staff while Mom and Dad enjoy an aerobic class or workout in the Fitness Center! Prime Time features themed weeks with activities such as crafts, organized games in the gym, Moon Bounce and pool time. Prime Time is offered Monday through Thursday evenings from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm. For more information on upcoming Prime Time activities, please see our Current Prime Time monthly schedule.
  
  

• Babysitting
  

  The Cranston YMCA offers babysitting to our members while they work out, take a class or swim. Babysitting is for children ages 6 months to 10 years and is first come, first served with a limited amount of space.  Our babysitting hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM; Monday through Friday, 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM; and Saturday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For more information, please contact our Member Service Desk  For more information on our babysitting policies download our pamphlet.
  

• Family Swim

  Sharing fun in the pool is a great way to connect with your kids! Kids love to swim and especially with Mom and Dad! Family Swim at the Cranston YMCA is great quality time together, where your kids can show off all they have learned in their swim lessons!  For our Family Swim time schedule, please download our Current Aquatic Schedule.
  
  

• Birthday Parties
  

  Looking for a great way to celebrate your child’s birthday? The Cranston YMCA can help; we offer Pool Birthday Parties!  You supply the food and the cake; we supply a room for the partygoers and an hour in our beautiful pool supervised by our certified lifeguards. For available dates, please call the YMCA or email our aquatic director, Lou Arruda, at larruda@gpymca.org.